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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 655.62 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 655.62 and 263.62 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 655.62 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/655.62 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 655.62 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 172,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,834.54/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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